The U.S. announced on Dec. 6 a $175 million defense aid package for Ukraine from previously directed drawdowns, in what Secretary of State Antony Blinken said would be one of the last military aid packages to Ukraine if Congress fails to pass additional funding. U.S. President Joe Biden urged Congress to pass a Ukraine aid bill on Dec. 6, saying that failing to support the country would be a “gift” for Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Unless Congress acts to pass the president’s national security supplemental funding request, this will be one of the last security assistance packages we can p…
